Certificate

Women's and Gender Studies

College of Arts, Sciences & Education

The Women’s and Gender Studies Undergraduate Certificate provides an opportunity for students to integrate scholarship about women and gender differences from a variety of disciplines into a coherent program of study. This certificate program is open to degree-seeking students only. The Certificate Program includes a core of required courses central to an understanding of gender issues in a social and historical context.

The courses provide a basic grounding in Women’s and Gender Studies that should be useful in many majors and in preparation for graduate study and professional training. The core courses are supplemented by a variety of electives to be chosen according to the student’s specific interests. Students may enroll in the Certificate Program or take courses as electives.

Students who wish to concentrate, but not major, in Women's and Gender Studies may obtain an academic certificate.

Eligibility: All undergraduate students (from any College or School) are eligible to earn the Women's and Gender Studies Certificate.

How to Apply (FIU Students): Download a Certificate Application Form from the FIU Registrar's Office. Please bring completed forms to a Women's and Gender Studies graduate advisor in DM 212 or fax to us at (305) 348-3143.

How to Apply to FIU for a Post-baccalaureate Undergraduate Certificate: Students who are new to FIU and who wish to earn a post-baccalaureate undergraduate certificate should:

Tuition Information

Pursuing your degree is one of the best investments you can make – one that will open doors to personal and professional opportunities. Our tuition costs represent some of the best value in higher education, and we also offer financial aid support you need to reach your goals.

Students enrolled in a fully online bachelor’s degree program at FIU will not be charged many of the fees applicable to on-campus students, saving fully online student hundreds of dollars per semester. Please note fully online students do not have free access to FIU’s on-campus resources such as: computer labs, sporting events, recreational facilities, parking, etc.

FLORIDA RESIDENTS

TUITION + FEES

Tuition per credit hour: $130.42

The total cost per credit includes tuition in the amount of $105.07, as well as the following fees: Financial Aid Fee ($5.25), Tech Fee ($5.25), and the Activity & Service Fee ($14.85).

Tuition Differential Fee per credit hour: $52.29

Distance Learning Fee per credit hour: $30.00

One Card Fee: $10 (This is an annual fee, not related to your per credit fee, therefore, it is not listed above).

TUITION & FEES ESTIMATES

BASED ON COURSE LOAD

IF YOU TAKE:

1 COURSE3 CREDITS

2 COURSES6 CREDITS

3 COURSES9 CREDITS

4 COURSES12 CREDITS

$391.26

$782.52

$1,173.78

$1,565.04

$156.87

$313.74

$470.61

$627.48

$90.00

$180.00

$270.00

$360.00

TOTAL COST: $638.13

TOTAL COST: $1,276.26

TOTAL COST: $1,914.39

TOTAL COST: $2,552.52

NON-FLORIDA RESIDENTS

TUITION + FEES

Tuition per credit hour: $247.48

The total cost per credit includes tuition in the amount of $216.56, as well as the following fees: Financial Aid Fee ($5.25), Out-of-State Financial Fee ($5.57), Tech Fee ($5.25), and the Activity & Service Fee ($14.85).

Tuition Differential Fee per credit hour: $52.29

Distance Learning Fee per credit hour: $30.00

One Card Fee: $10 (This is an annual fee, not related to your per credit fee, therefore, it is not listed above).

TUITION & FEES ESTIMATES

BASED ON COURSE LOAD

IF YOU TAKE:

1 COURSE3 CREDITS

2 COURSES6 CREDITS

3 COURSES9 CREDITS

4 COURSES12 CREDITS

$742.44

$1,484.88

$2,227.32

$2,969.76

$156.87

$313.74

$470.61

$627.48

$90.00

$180.00

$270.00

$360.00

TOTAL COST: $989.31

TOTAL COST: $1,978.62

TOTAL COST: $2,967.93

TOTAL COST: $3,957.24

*Total tuition and fees are estimates and are subject to change. Other costs such as lab fees, proctored exam fees, books, supplies and other materials are not included in this calculation.